diff --git a/build.conf b/build.conf.example
similarity index 85%
rename from build.conf
rename to build.conf.example
index a73c9b3..f26533c 100644
--- a/build.conf
+++ b/build.conf.example
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # The following values reflect the defaults
 # uncomment and adjust
 
-# PREFIX?=/opt/local
+# PREFIX=/opt/local
 # DEBUG?=1
 # PORTMIDI_ENABLED?=1
 # MOUSE_ENABLED?=1